Fountain is a town located in Pitt County North Carolina. Fountain has a 2024 population of 394. Fountain is currently growing at a rate of 0.77% annually and its population has increased by 3.14% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 382 in 2020.
The average household income in Fountain is $43,201 with a poverty rate of 53.63%. The median age in Fountain is 43.6 years: 32.8 years for males, and 48.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Fountain was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 161 | 50.79% |
| White | 151 | 47.63% |
| Two or more races | 5 | 1.58% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
White
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 143 | 2.22 | 49 | 51 |
| Non Family | 62 | 1.18 | 66.1 | 33.9 |
| Female | 46 | 3.13 | 17.4 | 82.6 |
| Married | 35 | 2.86 | 60 | 40 |
| Male | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2.99
Average Family Size
2.22
Average Household Size
49.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 24 | 10.76% |
| Associates Degree | 19 | 8.52% |
| Bachelors Degree | 21 | 9.42% |
| Graduate Degree | 27 | 12.11% |
| High School Graduate | 71 | 31.84% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 25 | 11.21% |
| Some College | 36 | 16.14% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 136 | 107 | 32 |
| Black | 87 | 67 | 16 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 78.68%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 23.53%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $41,250 | $0 | $45,750 |
| Graduate Degree | $26,042 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $6,369 | $0 | $6,071 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $45,000 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $26,875 | $30,417 | $0 |
| Some College | $39,792 | $58,500 | $38,958 |
$26,875
Average Earnings
$30,417
Average Male
$0
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.37% of Fountain residents speak only English, while 1.63% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 1.63% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 161 | 133 | 82.61% |
| White | 151 | 32 | 21.19% |
| Multiple | 5 | 5 | 100% |
53.63%
Overall Poverty Rate
54.17%
Male Poverty Rate
53.18%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Fountain is Multiple, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Fountain is White, with 21.19% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.85%. Among those working part-time, it was 72.13%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 52.08%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 66.2% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 53.06% |
| Some College | 30.91% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.17% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Employed | 46.38% |
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $30,625 | $51,301 |
| Households | - | $43,201 |
| Married Families | $76,875 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $14,643 | $32,595 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
30.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
41.3%
Male Marriage Rate
23.5%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is Over 65.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
14
Number of Veterans
8
Male Veterans
6
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Korea | 7 |
| Second Gulf War | 6 |
| World War II | 1 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Vietnam | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 8 |
| 35 to 54 | 6 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
| 65 to 74 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 8 | 5.71% |
| Black | 6 | 5.41% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
57.14%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
48.2%
Labor Force Participation
36.2%
Employment Rate
25%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
82.33%
Born in Fountain
100%
Native Born
0%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
100% of Fountain residents were born in the United States, with 82.33% having been born in North Carolina. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 409 | 3 | 0.74% |
| 2028 | 406 | 3 | 0.74% |
| 2027 | 403 | 3 | 0.75% |
| 2026 | 400 | 3 | 0.76% |
| 2025 | 397 | 3 | 0.76% |
| 2024 | 394 | 3 | 0.77% |
| 2023 | 391 | 3 | 0.77% |
| 2022 | 388 | 1 | 0.26% |
| 2021 | 387 | 5 | 1.31% |
| 2020 | 382 | -55 | -12.59% |
| 2019 | 437 | 2 | 0.46% |
| 2018 | 435 | -1 | -0.23% |
| 2017 | 436 | -1 | -0.23% |
| 2016 | 437 | 1 | 0.23% |
| 2015 | 436 | 0 | 0% |
| 2014 | 436 | 0 | 0% |
| 2013 | 436 | 0 | 0% |
| 2012 | 436 | 5 | 1.16% |
| 2011 | 431 | 3 | 0.7% |
| 2010 | 428 | 0 | 0% |